Coverage dated October 12, 2026 to October 13, 2026

Auburn set to be without All-American LB Xavier Atkins against Georgia

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One of Auburn's top players will not play for the Tigers this weekend

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AL.com
Auburn set to be without All-American LB Xavier Atkins against Georgia (opens AL.com)
Published Oct 12, 2026
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One of Auburn's top players will not play for the Tigers this weekend
AL.com
Who will step up for Auburn at linebacker in Xavier Atkins’ absence? (opens AL.com)
Published Oct 12, 2026
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These two players will likely take on bigger roles with Atkins out
Yellowhammer News
Auburn superstar LB Xavier Atkins will not play against Georgia amid suspension rumors (opens Yellowhammer News)
Published Oct 13, 2026
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The Auburn Tigers will be without their best defensive player this week against the Georgia Bulldogs, according to head coach Alex Golesh. After rumors began to surface late last week of a potential suspension for superstar linebacker Xavier Atkins, Golesh confirmed during his Monday press conferenc…